narrated; narrating
: to tell (a story) in detail
The children enjoyed the lively manner with which she narrated her life's story.
also
: to provide spoken commentary for (something, such as a movie or television show)
The documentary is narrated by a famous actor.
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The author narrates her story in great detail.
a documentary narrated by a famous actor
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Murphy and Robertson’s masterstroke is to banish all such expectation and instead have the story narrated by a villain.
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David Benedict, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
Below, find an exclusive eight-minute excerpt of Bomer narrating A Little Life.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2025
In a tribute video narrated by Guthrie, the network chronicled Melvin's rise to the role.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2025
The story was initially recorded and released in an audio version in 1962, narrated by actress Esther Benson.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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David Benedict, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
Below, find an exclusive eight-minute excerpt of Bomer narrating A Little Life.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2025
In a tribute video narrated by Guthrie, the network chronicled Melvin's rise to the role.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2025
The story was initially recorded and released in an audio version in 1962, narrated by actress Esther Benson.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Narrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/narrate. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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narrate
verb
nar·rate
ˈna(ə)r-ˌāt 
na-ˈrāt
na-ˈrāt
narrated; narrating
: relate sense 1, tell
narrate a story
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